> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.smdp.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Newsletter: Feb 06, 2026 - URL: https://www.smdp.com/newsletter-feb-0-2026-copy/ - Published: 2026-02-06T19:32:56.000Z - Updated: 2026-02-06T19:32:56.000Z - Author: Editor Partly cloudy this morning, then becoming cloudy during the afternoon. Slight chance of a rain shower. Today: 🌤️ High 69° / Low 52° Tomorrow: 🌤️ High 69° / Low 57° ### **First Up** ![Super Bowl bound](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/size/w1280/format/webp/2026/02/IMG_5471-1.jpg) ### Super Bowl features Santa Monicans on both teams Kyle Williams, a 2020 graduate of St. Monica Preparatory in Santa Monica, will represent the city in this year's Super Bowl...[READ](https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-high-school-alum-to-represent-city-at-super-bowl/) ### **Close to Home** [3 dead as driver crashes through Westwood marketThree people were killed Thursday when a silver sedan crashed through the 99 Ranch Market on the corner of Westwood Blvd and Rochester Ave. Several others are reported injured, with two said to be in serious condition. The Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed Thursday afternoon that all 3 victims killed![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-210.png)SMDPEditor![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/99-Ranch.png)](https://www.smdp.com/3-dead-as-driver-crashes-through-westwood-market/) [New transit housing bill revives California’s Democratic divisions over local controlBy Nadia Lathan, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Just months after lawmakers enacted major reforms to speed up home and apartment building, a new proposal seeks to force even more cities to allow housing near major transit hubs. It has reignited divisions![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-209.png)SMDPCal Matters![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/DSC_0026.JPG)](https://www.smdp.com/new-transit-housing-bill-revives-californias-democratic-divisions-over-local-control/) [Super Bowl Weekend in Santa Monica: Best Watch Parties & EventsWhere to watch Super Bowl 2026 in Santa Monica? Find the best viewing parties at Perry’s Beach Club, Jameson’s, Barney’s Beanery, plus Ice Cream for Breakfast Day events.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-208.png)SMDPSean Besser![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Superbowl.png)](https://www.smdp.com/around-town-super-bowl-weekend/) ### **In Case You Missed It** [Two fatalities on PCH underscore persistent safety crisisTwo people died in separate incidents on Malibu roadways this week, highlighting an ongoing traffic safety emergency that has claimed dozens of lives in recent years despite millions of dollars in improvements. A single-vehicle crash on Malibu Canyon Road killed one person Wednesday morning after their vehicle went over the![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-204.png)SMDPMatthew Hall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/PCH.png)](https://www.smdp.com/two-fatalities-on-pch-underscore-persistent-safety-crisis/) [EPA chief outlines Trump’s plan to speed up the rebuilding of homes after LA wildfiresTrump administration officials traveled to Los Angeles on Wednesday to outline the president’s plan to override state and local rules and speed up the permitting process for the reconstruction of tens of thousands of homes destroyed by last year’s wildfires. Last week the president signed an executive order that the![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-203.png)SMDPAssociated Press![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/Dashboard.png)](https://www.smdp.com/epa-chief-outlines-trumps-plan-to-speed-up-the-rebuilding-of-homes-after-la-wildfires/) [California judges defend their independence and the rule of lawWhen the rule of law is under attack, judges are among its natural defenders. But the very nature of their positions prevents them from doing or even saying much outside of their courtrooms. They have to avoid any appearance of bias or partisanship. That’s why it was so noteworthy,![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-202.png)SMDPCal Matters![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/012326-Judges-Bench-Placer-Co.-Superior-Court-MG-CM-01.webp)](https://www.smdp.com/california-judges-defend-their-independence-and-the-rule-of-law/) ### Events [ **Date Night Flower Arranging Workshop** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/date-night-flower-arranging-workshop/17600940/2026-02-06T18) Viola Floral Studios Fri. Feb 6 6:00PM 1639 11th St. Suite 162, Santa Monica [ **Electric Lodge Presents: High Voltage** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/electric-lodge-presents-high-voltage/15774947/2026-02-06T20) Electric Lodge Fri. Feb 6 8:00PM 1416 Electric Avenue, Los Angeles [ **New Exhibition at the history museum celebrates Food & Family** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/new-exhibition-at-the-history-museum-celebrates-food-family/17896821/2026-02-06T11) Santa Monica History Museum Fri. Feb 6 11:00AM 1350 Seventh Street, Santa Monica [ **Ryan Presents; the 90s!** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/ryan-presents-the-90s/17453983/2026-02-06T21) Harvelle's Santa Monica Fri. Feb 6 9:00PM 1432 4th St,, Santa Monica [ **Downtown Walking Tour** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/downtown-walking-tour/15830816/2026-02-07T10) Hosteling Intl. Sat. Feb 7 10:00AM 1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica [ **New Exhibition at the history museum celebrates Food & Family** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/new-exhibition-at-the-history-museum-celebrates-food-family/17896821/2026-02-07T11) Santa Monica History Museum Sat. Feb 7 11:00AM 1350 Seventh Street, Santa Monica [ **Craft Café & Supply Swap with Peo Vee** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/craft-caf-supply-swap-with-peo-vee/17776352/2026-02-08T14) Circular Library Sun. Feb 8 2:30PM 1221 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice [ **New Exhibition at the history museum celebrates Food & Family** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/new-exhibition-at-the-history-museum-celebrates-food-family/17896821/2026-02-08T11) Santa Monica History Museum Sun. Feb 8 11:00AM 1350 Seventh Street, Santa Monica [ **Venice Electric Light Parade - Sundays at Sunset** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/venice-electric-light-parade-sundays-at-sunset/14970341/2026-02-08T00) Windward Plaza Sun. Feb 8 12:00AM 1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice [ **City Council Meeting** ](https://smdp.com/event-3?ref=smdp.com#/details/city-council-meeting/13799967/2026-02-10T17) Santa Monica City Hall Tue. Feb 10 5:30PM 1685 Main St., Santa Monica [Read our PDF version](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/020626.pdf%0A?ref=smdp.com)